Best Practices

What is your definition of Best Practices? Does your company employ them? Would you be surprised if the majority of your sales team didn’t have a clear understanding of what best practices are all about?

Here’s my definition. Best practices assumes that there is a technique, process or methodology that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other process, methodology or technique.

While it is true that with a proper methodology, process or technique in place (and being used) your deliverables can be received by your customers with fewer problems & unforeseen complications. Continue reading

What Can You Do For Me On The Price?

A standard question when you’re buying. An inevitable inquiry when you’re selling.
How would you respond at this moment?
Many people will respond to the question by immediately giving or implying the possibility of a discounted price. Again – great when you’re buying, a margin killer when you’re selling.
Here are the hard-dollar points to better negotiating… Continue reading